Combine all ingredients (except chicken and 1 TB lime juice) in a blender and blend until smooth.

Place chicken into large zip-top bag or glass container and cover with marinade, stirring to coat.

Marinate for at least1 hour, up to overnight.

When ready to cook the chicken, preheat oven to 375°F.

Place chicken onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil (greased, if using foil), and spoon a tablespoon of marinade on top of each chicken breast or thigh.

Bake until thickest part of chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

For boneless chicken breasts, this will be 25-30 minutes.

For boneless chicken thighs, this will be closer to 35-40 minutes.

While chicken is baking, pour remaining marinade into a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and allow it to simmer until it thickens and easily coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.

Keep an eye on it because when it thickens, the mixture will start to sputter and make a mess–that’s another sign that it’s done!

When sauce is done, stir in the remaining 1 TB lime juice.

When chicken is done baking, allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

Top chicken with sauce and serve.

Lick your plate clean.

Notes:-Feel free to cook the chicken however you’d like. I grilled mine and it was divine.
-Not sensitive to nightshades? Throw in some crushed red pepper or cayenne for a kick!
-If using bone-in chicken, just be sure to cook it until it reaches 165°F.
-Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!